Lead Café Operations Supervisor

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Canteen Service at the Poplar Bluff VA Medical Center is hiring full-time Food Service Worker Supervisor to help run busy cafe and retail operations, delivering fast, friendly service to America's Heroes.

The role emphasizes beverage and food preparation, sanitation, and safety, with opportunities to lead a team in a fast-paced environment and contribute to veteran-focused service.

Qualifications

• REAL ID is required to work at Veterans Canteen Service.
• Ability to read instructions and perform basic math for food preparation.
• Requires constant standing, walking, and frequent bending; lift up to 40 pounds unassisted.
• Minimum of one year of experience in the food service industry is preferred but not required.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of beverages including coffee, latte, cappuccino, and smoothies.
• Prepares and assembles an assortment of food items including breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, wraps, pancakes, burritos, and more.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of workplace, equipment, utensils in compliance with health and safety standards.
• Properly stores food to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
• Prepares a variety of foods according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
• Will be exposed to varying temperatures, including hot and cold.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Reading instructions

Basic math

Stamina

Job description

The Veterans Canteen Service at the Poplar Bluff VA Medical Center is hiring full-time Food Service Worker Supervisor to help run busy cafe and retail operations, delivering fast, friendly service to America's Heroes.

The role emphasizes beverage and food preparation, sanitation, and safety, with opportunities to lead a team in a fast-paced environment and contribute to veteran-focused service.